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what is the most critical course of action in restorative drying ✔Correct Answer-to respond quickly
what is the standard care for water restoration professionals developed by the restoration industry
entitled ✔Correct Answer-IICRC S500
to help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with contaminated water losses
restores need to have ready access to several items these items protect for all ✔Correct Answer-
potential exposures to the body
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide ✔Correct Answer-medical
evaluations fit testing and training
as a minimum medical requirement technicians performing water damage restoration services need
medical consultation with their ✔Correct Answer-primary health care physician for appropriate
immunizations
the contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner and the restoration contractor
the form specifies who is responsible for payment and the terms of ✔Correct Answer-payment and
should be signed before work begins
the most common safety hazards associated with water damaged structures results in ✔Correct
Answer-slips and falls
federal regulations apply to the handling of ✔Correct Answer-lead-based paint and asbestos
after safety concerns have been addressed and the initial water source has been stopped the restore
must complete an evaluation of the waters migration through the structure during this process to
restore inspects all ✔Correct Answer-potentially affected areas
the ultimate goal is to find the edge of water migration which moves in a three-dimensional path
through the structure this is accomplished across carpeted surfaces using a ✔Correct Answer-
moisture sensor and across most hard surfaces using a moisture meter non-penetrating moisture
meter
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is said to be
✔Correct Answer-category 1 clean water
what are the has a significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamination is
✔Correct Answer-Category 2
when water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary Source or carries ✔Correct Answer-
pathogenic disease causing agents it is said to be Category 3
worker and occupant health and safety are the first priority on every sewage loss areas affected by
Category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as potentially hazardous ✔Correct Answer-
, when resistance is encountered and Performing proper services in a category 3 water loss becomes a
challenge restores ✔Correct Answer-stop work immediately and prevent liability
losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure are considered
✔Correct Answer-special situations
Third Party Experts are commonly referred to as indoor environmental professionals or IEPs
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pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and communicated to all ✔Correct
Answer-materially interested parties during the initial inspection
when carpet delamination the loss of Integrity in the adhesives used to laminate the primary and
secondary backing has occurred further damage is very likely for this reason when extensive carpet
delamination is discovered ignitions must call it to the attention of all materially interested parties
document the condition and ✔Correct Answer-replacement
there are a number of causes for carpet delamination many of them related to ✔Correct Answer-
improper restoration activities
typical causes of carpet delamination are ✔Correct Answer-folding or stretching carpet When Wet
overly aggressive extraction improper specified underlay improper installation improper removal of
taxes trip improper floating of carpet excessive wear pet damage
hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an effort to equalize with the water
content in the surrounding air mass the more hygroscopic the material the faster it will collect water
vapor and the easier it will suffer ✔Correct Answer-secondary damage
when water intrusion results in water running through wall cavities inspection access holes are used
to ensure that blown in insulation has not compacted and lost it ✔Correct Answer-r value
cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a category 2 water loss can continue at
minimum affected underlay must be removed and disposed of and the carpet must be thoroughly
cleaned using a hot water extraction method ✔Correct Answer-
various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on Category 3 water losses including
the removal of all ✔Correct Answer-porous materials affected by water intrusion
mini building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer damage especially when the air is
allowed to remain above ✔Correct Answer-60% relative humidity
abide by local laws and regulations when disposing extracted water ways water is best disposed of
into a sanitary sewer ✔Correct Answer-
the primary goal of the initial extraction of the affected area is to contain further ✔Correct
Answer-migration of water within the structure
whenever a carpet must be disengaged from the topless strip a ✔Correct Answer-knee kicker and
carpet all must be used